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Graphic: Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback

Australian-first virtual emergency centre to help save lives in the outback

15 Mar 2024

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is opening a state-of-the-art health hub in the South Australian outback tourism town of William Creek that provides 24/7 emergency medical help with no health professionals physically on the ground.

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RFDS Marree Community Health Service

RFDS marks official launch of Marree Community Health Service

11 Feb 2022

Deputy Premier of South Australia Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP officially opening the RFDS Marree Community Health Service

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RFDS Renmark Patient Transfer Facility

RFDS Patient Transfer Facility to enhance safety and care in the Riverland

07 Feb 2022

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to build a dedicated Patient Transfer Facility in Renmark, the first of its kind in the Riverland.

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RFDS road patient transport service

Flying Doctor launches road patient transport service in SA

29 Dec 2021

Did you know that your Flying Doctor has launched a road patient transport service to complement its longstanding aeromedical services across South Australia? Read more...

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Benevolent bears RFDS

Benevolent bears

22 Nov 2021

Each year, Adelaide’s Pembroke School donates hand-stitched teddy bears, which help provide extra in-flight comfort to RFDS patients.

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outback car crash RFDS Central Operations

World turned upside down

22 Nov 2021

It's every parent's nightmare – arriving at an accident scene to discover one of your children unconscious. That’s exactly what happened to Karina.

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Oz Outback Odyssey RFDS

Odyssey's million dollar milestone

22 Nov 2021

An outback car trek has crossed the monumental million-dollar mark in its fundraising efforts for the Flying Doctor.

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RFDS Central Operations bequests

A gift of a lifetime

22 Nov 2021

Key Relationship Specialist Melanie Caruso helps individuals and families who are considering leaving a gift for the Flying Doctor in their will.

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Tennant Creek Patient Transfer Facility

Flying Doctor set to build at Tennant Creek

22 Nov 2021

The RFDS is set to build its first remote Patient Transfer Facility (PTF) in the Northern Territory after the successful establishment of a similar facility in Mount Gambier this year.

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